01:377:370 Lecture Notes - Lecture 31: Overhead Press, Strength Training, One-Repetition Maximum
29 Apr 2019
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When expressed relative to body weight, lb strength is almost identical; ub strength is still somewhat less. If relative to ffm, strength differences are reduced even more. Little difference still, has to do with leverage. Relative to muscle cross-sectional area, no significant difference exist between the sexes. Suggests that muscle quality is not sex specific; there are some differences in power output. More pronounced differences as training level increases. Happens during the development, because of testosterone differences and how testosterone helps preserve some of the neurons. Males have more androgen neurons so it can impact power. Although the magnitude of response in certain variables (e. g. muscle mass) differs between men and women in response to a rt program. On general men and women respond similarly to weight training. Relative strength gains can actually be greater in women. Difference exist in hormonal climate necessary to support continued hypertrophy.
